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BT05 SZJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,407 mi
Last recorded76,407 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,407 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 76,169 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,606 miles

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread limit heavily worn on inner edge 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 30 May 2017 67,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread limit heavily worn on inner edge 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 21 May 2016 62,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 53,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake pads low on both sides

Pass 30 May 2013 48,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,997 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,446 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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BT05 SZJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 SZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT05 SZJ registered?

BT05 SZJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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